PlayStation Plus monthly games for September 2026 have leaked online, with Sniper Elite: Resistance headlining a trio that also includes Chained Echoes and Wobbly Life. The leak comes from Dealabs' reliable source billbilk-kun, who has accurately predicted previous lineups. All three titles will be available to claim from September 1 through October 6.
Sony has confirmed it will cease disc production starting January 2028, while Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch as a digital-only title with physical editions containing only a download code. The company also sent an email reminding players that digital purchases grant only a revocable license, not ownership, sparking a community boycott.
The Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545 celebrates No Man's Sky's 10-year anniversary and its transformation through over 40 major free updates since launching on PS4. Hosts Sid, Tim, and Kristen reflect on Hello Games' long redemption arc and what comes next for the space exploration title.
Helldivers 2 joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers starting today, coinciding with the launch of the major Devoid of Liberty update. The expansion introduces new Void missions, mutated enemies like the Wretch and Crusher, SEAF platoon reinforcements, and a community challenge to eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18.
Xbox Game Pass launched in 2017 as a bold answer to the PlayStation 4's dominance, promising a Netflix-style library for $9.99 a month. Seven years and over $100 billion in investments later, the service has failed to hit subscriber targets, contributed to studio closures, and forced Microsoft to raise prices while devaluing its own biggest franchises.
PlayStation fans are organizing a seven-day economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. The protest, organized by consumer rights group DoesItPlay, calls on players to turn off their consoles and log out of PlayStation services entirely.
Marvel has released a five-second clip of Sadie Sink in Spider-Man: Brand New Day that ends with her dialogue bleeped out, leaving fans to debate whether she is playing Jean Grey or another mystery character. The film opens in theaters this Friday, July 31.
Assassin's Creed Shadows headlines this weekend's best deals at $29.99, marking a steep discount for the first series entry set in feudal Japan. The roundup also includes savings on the DJI Mini 4K drone, Apple AirPods 4, and several LEGO sets.
PlayStation Blog has featured a new round of community screenshots from Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Photo Mode, showcasing Edward Kenway's adventures aboard the Jackdaw. The blog also announced a fresh two-week theme inviting players to submit their own Jackdaw-focused captures by August 5, 2026.
Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, citing a dramatic shift toward digital purchases. U.S. sales data shows only seven PlayStation titles sold over 100,000 physical copies this year, while digital now accounts for nearly 80% of full-game sales on Sony consoles.
